Julia Peyton-Jones Announces Departure from Serpentine Galleries After 25 Years
Julia Peyton-Jones will resign from her role as director and co-director of Exhibitions and Programmes at the Serpentine Galleries in July 2016. She has played a crucial role in shaping the gallery's direction since 1991, leading its programming for 25 years. In 2006, Hans Ulrich Obrist joined her as Co-Director of Exhibitions and Programmes and took on the role of Director of International Projects, working alongside Peyton-Jones. This important transition was revealed on October 30, 2015, and it signifies the conclusion of her impactful leadership, which has significantly influenced the Serpentine's contemporary art displays and worldwide projects.
Key facts
- Julia Peyton-Jones steps down in July 2016
- She has been director since 1991
- Hans Ulrich Obrist became co-director in 2006
- Announcement date is October 30, 2015
- Peyton-Jones served for 25 years
- She held the title of director and co-director of Exhibitions and Programmes
- Obrist is Director of International Projects
- The Serpentine Galleries are based in London
Entities
Artists
- Julia Peyton-Jones
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
Institutions
- Serpentine Galleries
- ArtReview
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom